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May 2007 BulletinWeb: http://chapters.sme.org/026/E-mail: sme26toronto@yahoo.ca
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May 31 2007 at 1:00PM
sharp Foundry phone #(905) 623-3313 Click for Map Please
sign-up for this tour. Numbers of sign ups are limit to 24. RSVP ONLY Contact Loris Giuricich 416-448-2225 or Lgiurici@celestica. Pricing and Priority for tour sign-up is as follows: Members, Student members and non-members, in that order. Members may be required to show SME cards at the door. SME event pricing is as follows $15 for members (CMTDMF -Canadian Machine Tool, Die & Mold Federation- included), $20 for non-members, student members $8. Includes Presentation, Tour, Talk & Discussion.
The Bowmanville Foundry achieved ISO 9002 certification in 1996 and undergoes re-audits by SGS International twice each year to ensure continuous improvement of all quality related systems. We are very proud of our clean, ultra modern metal casting facility. If you would like to learn more about us please contact us. After taking the tour of the Bowmanville Foundry you should be convinced that this is not your typical foundry. We are the Foundry that can help you make your products better. INNOVATION and INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
"Your one stop ferrous metal foundry from engineering to finished product" Production Facility Features: 38,000 square foot plant, Two Brown Boveri, 1000 Lb/hr Coreless Induction Furnaces, Automated molding employing Roberts Sinto FBO 16 x 20 matchplate machine technology, Pattern framing facility allowing older squeezer, Hunter and B&P matchplates up to 16 x 20 to be quickly adapted, Flexible computer-controlled batch annealing, ISO 9002 quality control procedures Internal Quality System Providing In-Process Control Of: Green sand moisture, compactability and compression strength by automated process computer control, Carbon & Silicon content, Microscopic Nodularity, Ductility, Brinell Hardness
Post Processes Available Include: Precision Machining, Plating or Galvanizing, Painting or Powder Coating, Insert plastic injection molding
Products made: Agricultural Equipment, Appliances, Automotive Suspension Systems, Brick/Block Manufacturing, Clamps, Conveyors, Earth Moving Equipment, Electrical Conduit Fittings, Electrical Hardware, Electrical Switchgear, Elevators, Fence Fittings, Hand Tools, Hydraulic Equipment, Industrial Doors, Industrial Lighting, Industrial Machine Tools, Ladders, Military Hardware, Mining Equipment, Public Transit Systems, Pumps, Rail Cars, Steel Buildings, Truck/Trailer Hardware, Utility Poles And Towers, Valves, Water Heaters, Wood Burning Stoves
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Upcoming Topics & Schedule 2007 (see http://chapters.sme.org/026/ for details)
Please contact Juergen.Boenisch@jbemc.com for STG registrations. Please contact Lgiurici@celestica.com for Regular SME registrations.
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Round Table Outcome and Overview Written by Patrice B. Bansa
CORE VALUES
We act with integrity, mutual respect, honesty and responsibly to each other and the community at large.
We believe in active learning, the enhancement of knowledge, and engagement with our diverse society.
Leading Manufacturing Innovation through People We will: · Strive to be the innovative forum for the exchange and enhancement of manufacturing knowledge and practices.
· Effectively communicate and interact with chapter members and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
· Provide and support relevant, original, impactful exposure, training and mentoring to chapter members and the manufacturing community.
· Boldly reach out to youth, educational institutions, government and society to assert the vital contribution of manufacturing to us all.
· Take leadership in developing sustainable manufacturing to increase the quality of life for our future generations. · OPPORTUNITIES ·
o E.g. Knowledge expert in sustainable manufacturing in three years. · Identify current training gaps and future training needs and fill them · Understand evolving perceptions, values and needs of youth relative to technical and manufacturing opportunities, and endeavor to provide ongoing support and guidance and mentoring. · Strive to increase membership and participation (e.g. by 30%) · Review and improve our communications strategy, tools and techniques. Embrace new and innovative ways of engagement. Align communications with our visions.
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Joseph R. Benedetto Scholarship The Application Form for the Joseph R. Benedetto Scholarship is available on the chapter web site at: http://chapters.sme.org/026/ $1000 dollars is to be awarded each spring to a Toronto area student member of SME who demonstrates potential and an intention of contributing to Canadian Manufacturing. This award is being given by Toronto Chapter 26 of The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). The purpose of SME is to promote excellence in manufacturing and to advance the profession of its sponsors and members. Questions? Please get in touch with Rick Marmei (416) 291-5866, axisrm@gmail.com |
Executive Meetings NOTE: Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month (Click Here for current schedule) First Thursday , 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, George Brown College Venue: George Brown College, Building E, Room E244, 146, Kendal Ave., Toronto ON
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Many Thanks to our BULLETIN PUBLICATION and WEB SITE
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EXECUTIVE LIST Please note changes **
Our continuing thanks to Professor Mark Fox, U of T, for hosting the Chapter’s web site on his server at http://www.novator.com |
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Call for Volunteers The Toronto Chapter would be delighted to welcome anyone willing to contribute towards the activities and events of the chapter. Please feel free to contact any of the executive members for more information. The Chapter executive meets several times per year to plan and organize Toronto Chapter events. The executive positions are listed below: * Vice-Chair * Secretary *Treasurer * Communication Chair * Program Chair * Education Chair * Executive Member-at-Large * Webmaster * bulletin editor If you are interested please attend the Executive meeting on the First Thursday meeting of every month. (See Exec meeting Schedule)
The SME Chapter 26 Bulletin The SME Chapter 26 Bulletin is published eight or nine times a season by the Toronto Chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). The SME provides support for people and industries in manufacturing by providing opportunities for networking, professional development and technical information. Headquarters of this 70-year-old professional society are in Dearborn, Michigan. For more information or to join, phone or email the Chapter 26 Chair, Rick Marmei, at (416) 291-5866 or axisrm@gmail.com or HQ at 1-800-733-4763. and www.sme.org Talks and tours put on by the Chapter 26 are listed on the Chapter 26 web site at http://chapters.sme.org/026/ and SME Headquarters web site is at |
Your Company flyer - Enclosure Special Offer!! Chapter 26 is offering companies the opportunity to enclose their company flyer in our monthly Bulletin mailing, either as hard copy or by e-mail. We have a special offer for the coming year. Enclosure in one issue: $300, four issues: $1000, eight issues $1800 We mail Bulletins 8 times a year (Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec./ Jan., Feb., Mar, April, May) to nearly 500 manufacturing professionals in the GTA. For more information please get in touch with Ken Kogej, 416-274-2540 or ken.kogej@sympatico.ca The piece to be included must meet the following criteria: • 250 folded flyers ready for stuffing into a #10 envelope supplied by 1 week after copy deadline. • Is of interest to our membership - is manufacturing oriented (we don’t want life insurance or travel brochures) • Weighs less than 3 sheets of 8.5 x 11 in 20 lb. bond paper. Larger items could be negotiated. • E-mail addresses or links to web sites must be fully checked and functional. • We reserve the right to reject pieces we do not feel to be consistent with our professional goals and objectives. • We reserve the right to change any of the above items without any notice. |
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